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Pekel Family History

Pekel Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Peel, Perel, Perkel, Sekel, Jekel, Pike, Peter, Kenkel, Peil, Petek

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Where is the Pekel family from?

You can see how Pekel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pekel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pekel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pekel family living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pekel's in United Kingdom. Devon and 2 other counties had the highest population of Pekel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pekel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pekel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pekel. 100% of Pekel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pekel women worked as a Helper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

What Pekel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 650 census records available for the last name Pekel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pekel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 195 immigration records available for the last name Pekel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 156 military records available for the last name Pekel. For the veterans among your Pekel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pekel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pekel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pekel in 1962 was 64, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pekel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pekel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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